Wire Diver Fishing

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Looking for advice on how to keep the line from breaking when a big salmon hits my wire diver rig (Magnum Dipsy). I use a shock absorber and fish with a 30# leader, but when a large fish hits, either the leader breaks or the wire breaks, usually right after the hookset. I use Okuma Convector reels, and the drag needs to be tight to prevent the line from paying out while trolling. Would adding another rubber snubber help? Any advice it appreciated!

What brand of leader and wire do you have? I've been running 25 or 30 on flouro leaders for years, and have snapped off like 2 divers - due to wire links. Used to run snubbers but find i get better hookups without.

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I had the same problem two years ago, I broke off and lost multiple dipsey's and rigs. I loosened the tension on my dipsey and my drag is set so line will come out of the reel once in a while when trolling but when a fish hits, its rips the wire out. Then I let the fish run as long as it wants and then start working in the fish. I always check the first 20 feet of wire as well multiple times per year because kinks will definitely break you off. I'm probably $200 in the hole from the set ups I've lost due to broken wire!!! That didn't make the wife real happy when I have to replace things multiple times per year.

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Thanks a ton - The wire is 7-strand Blood Run made for wire divers (at least 30#) and 30# flouro leader about 6 feet with snubber. I use quality roller-guide 9 foot rods, Eagle Claw and Okuma. The wire kinks might have been the issue this time since it was the first time using that rod this year. Also going to check the dipsy tension so it releases more easily. What knots do you use to tie the snap swivel to the wire? Interesting about the hook-up. Should i try leaving the rod in the holder when a fish hits for the first 5-10 seconds or so? Not sure which is best have lost them either way, whether i grab the rod or when it sits in holder and then snaps. Thanks for the feedback, It has been one of the hottest rods on my boat since i started with it 3-4 years ago. But the truly big fish seem to break off every time!

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It's not the wire. Loosen the drag, check setting on the diver, and quit setting the hook on a diver. I use 50lb mono for leader between snubber and flasher and 25lb for spoons. Haven't lost a diver in years or broke off a flasher.

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I set my drags just tight enough to stop the clicker. You can always tighten the drag a bit after the first big run. I have never "set the hook" with a wire diver and have never broken a fish off using this technique.